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For saleReduced 23 Oct 2026
£400,000Guide price

Shorts Gardens, London, WC2H 9AU

1bedroom
1bathroom
Apartmenttype
530sq ft
Leaseholdtenure

Listed 9 Jul 2026 · price reduced 23 Oct 2026 · Camden

How the price compares

This home£400,000£755 per sq ft
Median 1 bed in Camden£475k101 homes listed · £940 per sq ft
Difference-16%below the area median

About this home

12 Shorts Gardens is a hidden gem, just five minutes' walk from both Covent Garden Piazza and Leicester Square. This attractive and comfortable apartment is a wonderful example of Covent Garden living.

Part of a wider development, there are only three apartments in this particular section. Access is via a street entrance into the building's lobby, with a wide staircase leading to the first floor. The property is generally well maintained, although we believe an incoming purchaser may wish to update and refresh the interiors.

The accommodation comprises an entrance hall with storage, a bathroom, a double bedroomwith built-in wardrobes, and an open-plan living, dining and kitchen area with views over Shorts Gardens. The property has recently been a successful rental investment but would also make an ideal home for an owner-occupier.

Shorts Gardens is perfectly positioned for enjoying London's Theatre, Restaurant, Retail and Legal Quarters. All major Underground lines are within easy walking distance.

There is some historic water staining. The source has been investigated and addressed. Further details can be provided as can a breakdown of the service charge. We understand that some work is planned for compliance with the latest Safety/Fire regulations and we await further information.

Leasehold: 64 Years Remain Service Charge 2025-2026: £9500PA This is expected to reduce following Buildin Safety Act remediation work. Ground Rent: £300 PA Camden: Band D £2107 PA

This property is offered for sale by auction, in partnership with Smart Property Auctions. Pre-auction offers are welcomed; please contact our office for details. The purchaser will be required to pay a Buyer’s Premium upon exchange of contracts. This premium is calculated as the higher of 1.5% of the purchase price or £5,000, inclusive of VAT, and is payable in all circumstances, including where the property is sold prior to the auction. Additional fees and costs may be payable by the purchaser, as set out in the Special Conditions of Sale, which form part of the legal pack available from the auctioneer.

Property details

Property type
Apartment
Size
530 sq ft / 49 sq m
Council tax band
D
Tenure
Leasehold
Lease remaining
64 years left
Ground rent
£300 per year (Ask agent about the review period)
Service charge
£9,403 per year

Floorplan

Floorplan

Location

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  • Covent Garden Station0.1 mi
  • Leicester Square Station0.2 mi
  • Tottenham Court Road Station0.2 mi

What nearby homes sold for

Median sold prices in WC2H over the last 12 months: flat £925k · terraced £2.15m.

AddressTypeSoldPrice
Flat 8, 14, Shorts Gardens
London WC2H 9AU
Flat
Leasehold
20 Jun 2025£950,000
Flat 3, 12, Shorts Gardens
London WC2H 9AU
Flat
Leasehold
23 Oct 2024£1,350,000

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in WC2H

Buying costs

Monthly repayment£2,001£40,000 deposit · £360,000 loan
Stamp Duty£10,000England rates

Estimates only, using rates in force from April 2025. Check GOV.UK, Revenue Scotland or the Welsh Revenue Authority and speak to a mortgage adviser before you offer.

Listed by Winkworth, West End on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 9 Jul 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 23/10/2026.

Agent disclaimer

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